AGED 56

I HAVE finally got it right. In a flattering pink dress and jacket by Edina Ronay I feel confident.

Good tailoring keeps you together. Those ancient bones, and whatever lies upon them, is held fast (that’s why men look so good in a suit).

A bit of padding here and there, and a flare of a jacket does wonders. The hair gleams, the make up is so subtle you can barely tell it is there.

I can see from this photo at this party, that I do not feel invisible. So assured am I, that I leave the necklace at home. Coco Chanel said never leave the house without taking something off.

I feel good because I am under- cooked, which is the modern way. I had been laughing, which is a real anti-ager.

There’s not so much as a flicker of male interest from across the room. But I really don’t mind.